Gabriel

“why has almost everyone done the calendar thing, but almost no one has moved everything else in their life into a similar zone, by capturing it all and creating the habit of assessing it all appropriately? Three reasons: First, the data that is entered onto a calendar has already been thought through and determined; it’s been translated down to the physical action level. You agreed to call Jim at noon on Monday: there is no more thinking required about what the appropriate action is, or where and when you’re going to do it. Second, you know where those kinds of actions need to be parked (calendar), and it’s a familiar and available tool. And third, if you lose track of calendar actions and commitments, you will encounter obvious and rapid negative feedback from people you consider important.”
― David Allen, Making It All Work: Winning At The Game Of Work And The Business Of Life

“The surest way to shift feelings is to physically shift your body. Go get a glass of water, leave the room and walk around outside—anything to physically break the mood.”
― Andrew Mellen, Unstuff Your Life!: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good

“Chaos isn’t the problem; how long it takes to find coherence is the real game.”
― Doc Childre

“First of all, I know it’s all people like you. And that’s what’s so scary. Individually you don’t know what you’re doing collectively.”
― Dave Eggers, The Circle